Chances for recruited athlete w/mediocre scores???

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>Yes, definitely pyro - it's worth it! I'm not a good enough football player to "waste" one of their 2-3 slots on, so I really have to write a stellar app and pray my SAT are higher this time. Neither of my parents went to college, and they have really struggled. I have the grades, class rank, etc. to go just about anywhere BUT the Ivies, and I did it without SAT prep classes, tutors, or anything xtra, and while working a pt job. I know Harvard would change the course of my life, and my children's. </p>

<p>I love playing the game but really I look at football as a means to an end. I plan to study premed and go into biomedical research. </p>

<p>And, my essay isn't about football. That's pretty pathetic </p>

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<p>Yes, definitely pyro - it's worth it! I'm not a good enough football player to "waste" one of their 2-3 slots on, so I really have to write a stellar app and pray my SAT are higher this time. Neither of my parents went to college, and they have really struggled. I have the grades, class rank, etc. to go just about anywhere BUT the Ivies, and I did it without SAT prep classes, tutors, or anything xtra, and while working a pt job. I know Harvard would change the course of my life, and my children's. </p>

<p>I love playing the game but really I look at football as a means to an end. I plan to study premed and go into biomedical research. </p>

<p>And, my essay isn't about football. That's pretty pathetic :)</p>

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<p>Think you're fast enough to play cornerback?</p>

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<p>Hmmm... I only run a 4.6 40. But, I'll pay any position they need me to!</p>